I’m glad we have finally have a restaurant to take over the space long abandoned by I’m Here. That restaurant would be El Rancho Mexican Grill, which is one of six Mexican restaurants on or just off of South Park Street.
The format for ordering is similar to Qdoba and Chipotle. Pick your item, then the meat (barbacoa, carnitas, pollo, asada, ground beef and chorizo) and then the toppings (beans, rice, cheese, salsa; guacamole is 50 cents extra) as you move down the line.
The burrito ($6.95) was my favorite. With my selections of shredded beef, onions, cilantro and red (hot) salsa, it tasted just like a burrito from La Bamba. It’s pretty massive, too, meaning it can be a standalone meal.
For lighter fare, the oddly priced tacos ($2.25 or three for $6.95, which doesn’t make sense) are a good choice. You can get either flour or corn tortillas, and I recommend not going overboard with the toppings. I had mine with the Mexican sausage and steak, and I was happy that neither was dry.
Nachos, quesadillas and tortas comprise the rest of the menu. Get a beverage with the torta ($7.50). Meat (in this case, the very tender pulled pork), black beans and Mexican rice centering a large bun–while tasty and filling–will make you pretty thirsty.
El Rancho Mexican Grill is open seven days a week for lunch, dinner and carryout. Park on the street or in the Dunkin’ Donuts lot.
Tags: Mexican, south side
